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1961 CJ-5 Kirskville, KY **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5500.

Terry shared this CJ-5. Listed as a 1961 model, the body and fenders are from a later CJ-5 (early CJ-5s had JEEP stamped in all capital on the side and no side reflectors). A DJ-5 grille has been added to the front to fit the inline 6.

“Military. I was told the jeep came from California Airforce. Straight Six cylinder engine. The jeep needs some TLC with the windshield wipers are not wired. and some other things, but give me time I will get it put together but different cost. I need a truck.
Frame on the Jeep is like new.
Taxes paid up. Title in hand. CJ5
Also I have the top skeleton but not the canvas.
Sale for $5500. or trade for $7500. Looking for 1960s Ford truck.”

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CJ-2A Aluminum Hardtop La Valle, WI $600

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This was sold as a Sears Deluxe Hardtop.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/660207391317664

“Willie’s Jeep Aluminum hard top and front grill with doors.”

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1953 Austin Champ Milton, WV $4500

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ausUnique jeep, but expensive to get parts.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/363721668253756

“1953 Austin Champ 4 wheel drive project right hand drive very rare made in England 5 forward and five reverse gears complete vehicle Motor is free engine sealed against water Car is in Milton wv 25541”

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Year? CJ-2A? Clay City, KY $1000

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UPDATE: Price dropped to $1000.

(11/24/2020) Advertised as a 1949, this has a 2A body based on the ignition holes in the dash, so it might be a 3A with a 2A body or a late 2A or some other combo.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/693449291564247

“1949 willys project good frame transmission and transfer case has had new barrens and seals put in and a gm adapter to use a gm engine has a v6 buick engine in it also have the original redator for sale or trade”

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Year? VEC CJ-2A Marquette, MI $900

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UPDATE: Still Available.

(09/05/2020) Unclear what value is here. It’s listed as both a 1945 and a 1946. It could be early, as it has the early windshield squares.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2602705923375613

“Jeep cj 2 a early 46”

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1960 FC-150 Kiryas Joel, NY **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was **SOLD**

Bill spotted this free FC-150.

“1960 Willys FC-150: Free to good home!
This is a low mileage FC-150 in need of an extensive restoration or good for parts. The engine does run and the truck does move. However, the throttle rod recently broke and the truck has no brakes.
It has the original plow frame and PTO. Truck has spent its life outdoors in New Jersey and was used to plow the owners driveway from 1961 until around 2010.
Truck is currently in my garage and whoever wants the truck will have to remove it. It is currently on wheel dollies that will need to be removed.”

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Philippos Jeep Models

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UPDATE: Philippos has created some newer jeep models, this time building it based on a pic of a Ford GP that was modified into a crane. However, instead of a Ford GP, he made it a Bantam BRC-40. Here’s the original pic:

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https://www.facebook.com/groups/WWIIG503/permalink/10157377382976046/

Here is the model (FB link):

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1941 Photo of Bantam at DC Steps **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay. This photo was floating one of the Facebook groups, but didn’t include the caption, which describes the passengers. This was originally published here Dec 23, 2014. 

The question of the license plate came up on Facebook (as in, why does it have a license plate), while the question of “giant jeep” came up in a previous post on eWillys. The thing that’s been a head scratcher for me is that this jeep is carrying three grown men in the front, with space between the driver and the two passengers.

What is for certain is that in May 1941 Charles Payne (exec assistant to Bantam President Frank Fenn), was in Washington to promote Bantam’s efforts (see newspaper article at the bottom of this post). 

So, thinking out loud, is it possible that the below verbiage is true, that Bantam made a “giant” or larger jeep to promote its effort to obtain a contract? It would explain why it has dealer plates (as it wasn’t owned by the military). Here’s a comparison with another face-front Bantam:

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Photo on the left is a press photo with a standard Bantam BRC-40. The one on the right is the press photo with Congress men and Bantam Rep Charles Payne.

The angle of the jeep on the right going up the steps makes it appear a little larger, so that’s not helpful. One unusual aspect is that it seems to sit taller, with a greater distance between the tires and the front fenders; yet, the spring shacks still have more play in them than the photo on the left. However, all this could be the effect of being on the stairs with six people piled in it.

The license plate, unless enlarged, suggests that the jeep on the left is not giant, but rather a standard sized jeep. Therefore, my suspicion is that this isn’t a larger jeep. So, why the “giant jeep” comment was used by the reporter is still a mystery to me. Thoughts?

From the original eBay ad: “A Vintage1941 Original Photo depicting a Giant Jeep carrying politicians in Washington D.C. The vehicle was made by the makers of the U.S. Army’s newest midget to promote their new vehicle to the suits in Washington. The small four-wheel drive utility vehicles would become an icon of World War II. Original press stamp and caption with a MAY 25 1941 stamp date are on the verso.”

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This photo was published in the May 26, 1941, issue of the Star Tribune out of Minneapolis, Minnesota:

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This article from May 04, 1941, published in the Dayton Daily News (Ohio) provides additional information on Charles Payne’s visit, but doesn’t elaborate on the “Giant Jeep”, which may have been an Associate Press reporter creation:

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1941 Articles, What is a Jeep?

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This first column describes seven different uses for the term ‘jeep’. It appeared in the November 15, 1941, issue of the News Journal, out of Mansfield, Ohio:

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A few days later, this blurb was part of a column called the Daily Knave, published November 18, 1941. It highlights some of the alternative uses of the term “jeep”.

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1962? Chicago Fire Department Parade Clown FC-170

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This photo was floating around Facebook. It shows a Chicago Fire Department FC-170 dressed up as a clown carrier. Anyone know where the photo originated (the FB poster didn’t know). He did have a date of 12/5/1962.

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1965 FJ-6(?) Chassis Andover, OH **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $450.

Not sure how much value is here, but you don’t get to see an FJ chassis too often. I’m not sure if this is a FJ-6 or FJ-8.

“This is a 1965 Jeep fleet van chassis. Everything is there but the cab, wiring and the steering column (but the gear box is still there. The frame is in gorgeous shape, the motor is free but doesn’t run and the trans and front and rear ends are free. Its a automatic transmission and is 2wd. It was an old mail truck so it is set up for right handed steer. Great project machine. No title will write bill of sale”

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Year? CJ-2A Santa Maria, CA $1800

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It’s a project. Only one pic provided.

https://santamaria.craigslist.org/pts/d/casmalia-1946-willys-cj2a/7252082040.html

“This is a PROJECT CJ2A! It doesn’t have an engine or windshield, but it is solid with typical California light rust. It has clean California title on Non-Ops and what you see is what you get plus a new upper cawl panel. More pictures on request. If you email I will only respond to those that leave contact information.
Asking 1800 OBO,”

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1970 Kaiser M35A Deuce & a Half on eBay

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Bill shared this former volunteer Fire Department truck. It’s a slow time of year, so why not post it. I have no idea what these are worth.

View all the information on eBay

“This Kaiser was in use by a Volunteer Fire Dept. Had brake problems and removed the master cylinder. Never completed repair. The master cylinder is included. This truck has little rust and interior is almost rust free. Cab in good shape. Solid flat bad. Batteries have been removed. You are welcome to put batteries in it and come start it prior to bidding.”

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1956 DJ-3A/CJ State College, PA Make Offer

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Looks like a 1956 DJ-3A body on a CJ-5 chassis (not how the frame is little longer than the body).

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/895304877957576

“Looking for offers. I have a Willys Jeep titled a 1956 but I’m told it’s earlier than that. This jeep runs and drives. Frame is good and body is good except for some welded patches. Also selling a 1968 fiberglass body, a 1978 CJ5 and a 1978 Bronco Custom. Trying to thin the herd for 2021. Again, looking for offers on one or all. If I recieve good offers they’ll sell… if not, I’ll have them restored”

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1976 CJ-7 JeepRod Salamanca, NY **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5500.

(07/28/2020) If it runs and drives, it seems like a good price for something unusual. It is 2WD only.

“1976 Custom CJ7, 2 wheel drive, automatic..401 AMC ENGINE!! $6500.00 as is! NO TRADES.. TEXT ONLY!!”

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1946 CJ-2A VEC? Mocksville, NC **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000.

Everything is original? Floor is in great shape? Not much value here, but may have some early 2A parts.

“No title. Does have an original bill of sale and can write a bill of sale; bonded title is easy to get. Floor is in great shape, not a lot of rust. Numbers do match engine, transmission, and front and rear axles. Everything is original, needs minor work in order for it to be street worthy. Bring a trailer”

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1968 M-151 Hawkinsville, GA on eBay

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Bill shared this project or parts M-151.

View all the information on eBay

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“M151A1 (Mutt), with a delivery date of 1/1968. This Mutt is like a woman I know, she looks good at a distance, but up close she is rough. It has been cut and welded back together. There is major rust and rot on the 2 main support beams of the body where it was cut. Please look at the pictures closely and ask questions you might have before you bid. If you are proficient in welding and sheet metal repair, you might could repair the body. If not, this can be a donor Mutt for replacement parts you might need. Complete powerpack is included and the motor turns freely. Included in the auction is a battery pan ($120), a full replacement underbody repair kit ($700), (but this does not include the main beams replacement), engine gasket kit ($80) and rubber boot kit ($30). No title, but it will come with a bill of sale.”

 
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David Tracy’s Seattle Trek for an FC-170

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UPDATE: We have a video update to David Tracy’s FC-170 adventure

https://jalopnik.com/i-bought-the-worlds-most-hopeless-jeep-bringing-it-bac-1846836392

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Originally published April 1, 2021: (no, this is not an April fools) … This Sunday, David Tracy of Jalopnik plans to buy a vehicle in Chicago, drive to Seattle, pick up an FC-170 he’s bought, get it running, then attempt to drive it home. I’m sure nothing will go wrong with this plan. You can read all about it here:

https://jalopnik.com/my-5-000-mile-road-trip-in-a-275-000-mile-fancy-toyota-1846591932

Here’s an interior look at the FC:

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1941 Article with Ford GP

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This photo and article featuring a Ford GP was published June 09, 1941, in the Democrat and Chronicle out of Rochester, New York. It highlighted Major Harry Miller’s jeep modification, which added a 37MM gun to the rear of the vehicle.

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Originally posted February 07, 2015:  This post emphasized the Camp Lewis connection.

This June 9, 1941, article from the Spokane Daily Chronicle notes the Ford GP belongs to a Fort Lewis unit visiting California for maneuvers.

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1949 Ad for the Universal Jeep

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What I found curious about this advertisement is that it sounds more like one from 1945 or 1946, rather than 1949. Published January 23, 1949, the ad by Fort Worth Willys-Overland seems to be trying to introduce readers to this ‘new concept’ of an automobile. However, it does so without invoking the four-in-one-vehicle concept used in the early years. Had Fort Worth Star-Telegram readers never seen or heard of a civilian jeep?

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1946 VEC CJ-2A Sleepy Eye, MN $20,000

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This restored CJ-2A probably had indents. It still has the column shift.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/632824984297587

“1946 Jeep Willys CJ2A Vin: 26096 Condition: Excellent Cylinders: 4 Drive: 4 Wheel Drive Fuel: Gas Title: Clean Transmission: 3 speed manual on the column Engine: 4 cylinder flathead”

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1981 CJ-5 Milan, IL $12,000

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This is an unusual, sort of minimalistic, build.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2526206411010240

“Custom 1981 CJ5 Jeep 4 inch lift kit 20 inch rims rolling on 35. 13,500 miles on build. Has Chevy 4.3 L V6 mild cam 550 elderbrock carb 4 Speed manual. 12000 OBO”

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1947 CJ-2A Sleepy Eye, MN $20,000

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This jeep went through a restoration, though it was restored entirely to stock (rhino lined and gray/silver frame).

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/307594576986552

“1947 Willys Jeep CJ2A Vin: 130636 Cylinders: 4 Drive: 4 Wheel Drive Title: Clean Engine: Flathead 4”

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1967 Jeepster Commando Fire Jeep Celina, OH $29,900

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UPDATE: The buyer of this in June appears to have relisted this at a higher price.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/4203866812973080

“225 V6 Jeep Dauntless 2 barrel engine, 3 speed manual 4×4 transmission, emergency lights on top, water tank and hoses in back, front and bottom brush guards, new 15” white spoke wheels, Nexen mud tires size LT235/75R15 front and rear, extended rear bumper with platform, trailer hitch”

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1948 CJ-2A Mesa, AZ $4800

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Project jeep with potential. The body looks to be fiberglass.

https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/cto/d/mesa-1948-willys-flat-fender-jeep/7253178047.html Or here: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/323377705456743

“Solid PROJECT Jeep
Needs work but runs and will drive onto your trailer.
289 SBF / C4
Power Steering
Needs tires, windshield, exhaust, and cooling fan.
Has the spare on it now but comes with all 4 matching aluminum wheels.
Comes with brand new aluminum radiator and tune up parts.
No Rust!
Clean Title
Located in Northeast Mesa
Cross Street : Power / Brown”

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