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Fermel Utility Jeeps from South Africa

• CATEGORIES: Features, Fire/Police/Industry Vehicles • TAGS: , , , This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: Originally published February 17, 2015, it now looks like these vehicles are no longer produced. Jim notes that Fermel is no longer in business.

After publishing the post about the Union Mine Jeeps, Marc found a website that features new ones. A South African company called Fermel makes four different utility vehicles. The webpage for each jeep includes a video of each respective jeep.

1. Mini UV Emergency Vehicle: A light utility vehicle with permanent 4 wheel drive and a maximum payload capacity of 1500 kg. Built on a unique Meccano Type chassis
Features Include :
Blue Flashing Light , Siren , Roller bed & locking point for stretcher , Lockable cabinet , Overhead oxygen bottle rock , Drip hooks, Defibrilator carring points , Rubberlined rear , Fabric Lattice tailgate , Foam cushions , Flourescent lights at rear.
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2. MIni UV LDV: Categorized as a light utility vehicle, the MINI UV LDV is a 2 seater, 1500 kg payload capacity underground machine. The loadbay is ideally suited for materials transportation. The vehicle features permanent 4 Wheel Drive , a unique meccano type chassis and wet multi disc brakes inboard axles. Load area for carrying general materials.

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3. Mini UV LWB: A permanent 4 Wheel Drive , light utility transporter with a payload capability of 1000 kg. A seating capacity of 4-6 passengers. Built on a unique meccano type mining chassis , the MINI UV is a mining vehicle designed for use in harsh operating conditions. The vehicle is equipped with a DEUTZ 4 cylinder air-cooled motor , COMII , EPA II Emission compliance and wet-multi disc. Service and failsafe service inboard axles.

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4. Mini UV SWB: A permanent 4 Wheel Drive , light utility transporter with a payload capability of 1000 kg. A seating capacity of 4-6 passengers. Built on a unique meccano type mining chassis , the MINI UV is a mining vehicle designed  for use in harsh operating conditions. The vehicle is equipped with a DEUTZ 4 cylinder air-cooled motor , COMII , EPA II Emission compliance and wet-multi disc. Service and failsafe service inboard axles.

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1946 CJ-2A Eastern NC $16,000

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Many updates and a flathead V8 on this new/old school rebuild.

https://eastnc.craigslist.org/cto/d/winterville-1946-willys-cj2a-jeep-built/7569992213.html

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“1946 Willys CJ2A Hotrod Ratrod Jeep
Classic CJ2A body and chassis with upgrades for trail performance and modern-ish convenience, 100% road legal, with clean NC title.

Body: Vintage 1946 CJ2A, various repaired areas and patch panels, structure is ¾”x1- ½” x .080” wall rectangle tubing, poly body mounts, vintage hood with heat scoops, vintage front fenders and grille, vintage windshield with original glass and PA state inspection sticker from 1979, full paint with Rustoleum Gloss Army Green (easy touch-up after trail contact), 2” body lift, clearanced rear wheel openings

Frame: Vintage CJ2A with gussets, new spring perches, 6-point roll cage with rock sliders, custom transmission cross member, cross bars, and rear underbody winch mount
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1947 CJ-2A Lakewood, CO $6000

• CATEGORIES: CJ-2A • TAGS: This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: Still Available.

(12/10/2022) Lacks rear driveline. The last pic shows it from 1999 when it made the magazine cover.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3308357366119406/

“That’s her as a cover girl in 1999! Some specs: power glide transmission, Hurst shifter, Vortec V6 2.7L Oldsmobile Engine,Bilstein shocks, Sparco racing seats on VW frame rails,Tom Woods heavy duty driveshaft on front (need rear), roll cage, CJ3B windshield. Custom front winch mount bumper. RUNS. Contact for more details & questions. Must sell.”
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1947 CJ-2A Race Jeep Rogers, MN $1700

• CATEGORIES: CJ-2A, Racing • TAGS: , , This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

A fun old racer from the 1970s used in the Mint 400 and “Bonnie and Clyde 350”.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1455813524911645

“Vintage Off Road Jeep Racer Built by John Witt early 1970’s Raced in the MINT 400 and the “Bonnie and Clyde 350” Bronco Frame Fiberglass Jeep 2A body Roll Cage Custom built Dana 44 axles with 5:88 gears Original Firestone “Baja Runner” race tires. NOT RUNNING – PROJECT Jeep 360 Motor with Torqueflight Auto Would make a great trail rider or restore because of race history-or as lawn sculpture. Stored in Rogers $1,700 Jim 6one2-28two-362one”

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1948 CJ-2A Council Bluffs, IA $20,000

• CATEGORIES: CJ-2A • TAGS: , This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

The seller describes this as a Pro Street jeep rather than a drag jeep.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/628046495615902

“Custom built willys jeep, Pro street. ( not a drag car ,street car!) 350 Chevy engine .40 over aluminum heads. Tunnel ram , 450 Hollys ,2 speed transmission, manual shift. 12 bolt rear end. 4 link coil over rear suspension. Straight axle ,leaf springs up front. Manual steering and brakes . Custom paint. Slotted mags, new tires all the way around. Less then 200 miles on tires”

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1948 CJ-2A Williams, OR $3600

• CATEGORIES: CJ-2A, Racing • TAGS: , This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: Price dropped to $3600.

(11/03/2022) I love the classic paint job. Pink. Flames. Looks like it was a fun rig (and could be again).

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1363073704223287

“1948 CJ2A runs and drives has a ford 289 with the original 3-speed. Was an old dessert racing jeep back in the day. Then later restored in early 70s. Engine has had some work done to it. The heads are off a 302 that have had some work done. I have a video of it running that I can send to you. Has a aluminum intake off of a HO mustang. Has a electrical fuel pump. And power steering. Asking $4,000 OBO. Accepting trades”

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1946 CJ-2A Clarkdale, AZ $13,000

• CATEGORIES: CJ-2A • TAGS: , , This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

This looks like a very nice build.

https://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/cto/7549025299.html

“Custom 1946 Willys Jeep. Dana 44 front axle with air locker, Dana 66 rear end with air locker, power steering, automatic, GM 350 blue printed and balanced, front and rear disk brakes, compressor, Warn winch, CB. Comes set up with a tow bar and plug for pulling behind an RV or truck. Comes with soft doors and soft top.”

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1981 Stretched CJ-5 Sarasota, FL $8075

• CATEGORIES: CJ5, Racing • TAGS: , This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

This is an unusual build.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2057107987824298

“Jeep off road only, no title, built this with my son , then he went into the Air Force , I finished the build and never took it in the mud. It’s a racing jeep, Chevy 327 with 385 hp Chevy running gear, shift kit, electric water pump. Electric fan, Radiator in the back, it has roll around tires on it now, will take bigger tires. Engine has all the goodies, will run on pump gas I have racing fuel in it. I have 12,500 invested in this project. It just needs a driver. It’s loud and it’s fast, will pull front off the ground. I am to old to be doing this that’s why I never took it in the mud”

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1946 CJ-2A Houston, TX $18,500

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UPDATE: Price dropped to $16,500.

(10/06/2022) Looks like a nice build with updates.

https://houston.craigslist.org/cto/d/hereford-1946-cj2a-willys-jeep-4×4/7541192364.html

“Arizona garage kept
Rust free
28355 original miles
231 Buick V6 motor
3 speed with overdrive”

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1949 CJ-3A Roseburg, OR $6000

• CATEGORIES: CJ-3A, Racing • TAGS: This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

Looks like a fun sand jeep.

https://roseburg.craigslist.org/cto/d/winchester-jeep-49-willys-flat-fender/7540641532.html

“Off road use or dunes just had 15,000 into it everything new 383 motor roller motor crane rockers 11 1/2 to 1 compression race fuel only come look to much to put in add”

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1949 CJ-3A Lexington, KY $5000

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UPDATE: Still Available.

(07/09/2022) This includes a rebuilt frame and a new body kit. The Desert Dogs look a well-worn.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1093841571344649

“1949 Jeep cj2a project. This vehicle is not drivable at this time. What you get: Brand new Omix body, New custom frame, New leaf springs, Chevy 350 motor, Muncie 4 speed adapted to the Jeep TC, Overdrive unit, Blow proof bellhousing, Headers, Roll cage. If it is listed it is available so do I will not respond if you ask. (This is a project not a drivable vehicle)”

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1954 JeepRod Sonora, CA $16,000

• CATEGORIES: CJ5, Jeep Rods, Racing • TAGS: , , This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: Price dropped to $16,000.

(08/31/2022) Mike shared this nice looking custom build. I am surprise this is street approved.

https://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/d/standard-1954-jeep-willys/7524297806.html

“Selling my 1954 Jeep Willies with a blown BBC. Professionally built with all the best parts. TH350 with stall and manual valve body. It’s licensed, registered and insured. Tags just paid last month. This jeep is a head
turner anywhere it goes.”

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1965? CJ-3B Pocahontas, AR $800

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Not a ton of value here.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1272262806843755

“Rat Rod project”

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1949 Drag Jeep Salem, OR $10,000

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This likely has a Bobcat fiberglass body.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/593904315556944

“Sand drag Jeep. Sbc383. TH350. Runs on race gas or mix 50/50 gas/race gas.”

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1948 CJ-2A Mountlake Terrace, WA $27,500

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This custom build has some unique features.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/401377412055593

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“Custom built 48 Willys CJ2A, ground up build, only things untouched are hood and tailgate. Fully boxed in frame, shackle reverse in front, custom lift, lifted springs in rear, spring over in front. 31″ of suspension travel. Dana 44 with spool in rear, Dana 30 with locker in front, 456 gears. Warn full floater axel conversion in rear with premium Warn hubs all the way around. Disc brake conversion front and rear. Custom built diff. guards. Rebuilt dana 18 transfer case. GM 350 4 bolt main, turbo 350 trans, engine has 10K miles, trans rebuilt. B&M shifter custom gauges, leather bucket seats, full roll cage, dual batteries, on-board air compressor, 8000 lb Mile Marker winch, GM tilt wheel, power steering conversion, under body rock lights, off-road lights, 20-gallon fuel cell. custom built half doors, custom built front and rear bumpers and full soft top, 35″ Toyo MT tires. To many custom mods to list. Motor was low mile used motor, everything else new or rebuilt with less than 8k miles. Serious off-roader. This jeep will leave your buddy’s behind on the trail plus get you a ton of compliments when you drive it on the road. Serious inquiries only, also willing to trade for newer gen muscle car”

 
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1951 CJ-3A Salem, OR $8200

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This has a fiberglass body.

https://salem.craigslist.org/cto/d/salem-1951-willys-jeep/7518928386.html

“1951 Willys, newer frame , fiberglass body, V6, upgraded brakes,winch, nice daily driver”

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1953 CJ-3A Monroe, WA $15,000

• CATEGORIES: CJ-3A • TAGS: This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: Steve tells me this is the former Pittle Power jeep. I last rode in it about 1981.

Lots of updates to this CJ-3A. It has some rare turbine rims (aka Western Cyclone rims I believe).

https://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/cto/d/monroe-1953-willys-cj3a/7516933503.html

“Selling my nicely built Willy’s Jeep. Chevy 383 motor, 350 auto, high pinion Dana 44 rear with a power lock, Dana 30 front with a Detroit, 4 wheel disc brakes, postal frame, full cage, new 35” tires, vintage turbine wheels, 8274 winch, York compressor and so on.”

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1948 CJ-2A Moscow Mills, MO $1000

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Could be a good parts jeep at the very least. has disc brakes in the front.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/766219761238169

“Have a Willys/Jeep, No Engine. Setup for a small block chevy. Has a gm 3 speed manual with hurst shifter adapted to jeep transfer case. I believe it’s on a 70’s Era jeep frame, has disc brake front axle. Comes with motor mounts, headers, radiator, to put the chevy motor in it. 31″ tires with good tread, this is in rough shape but would make a fun mud toy, No Title.”

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Year? CJ-5 Medina, OH $700

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This has an unusual front spring hanger setup with the ability to raise or lower the front spring pivot bolt.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/353074160215123

“?? 1968 cj5 ?? Jeep NO MOTOR NO TRANSMISSION. Rolling chassis. Solid frame and body $800 or best offer. No title. Saturday special price $600 if here before 2 pm”

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1946 CJ-2A Bend, OR $16,000

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No description provided.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/863620464472635

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1948 CJ-2A Crawler Richmond, KY $12,000

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I can’t tell if this is a project or not.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/5459897334055005

“1948 jeep 40,s with Beadlocks”

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1950 CJ-3A w/3B Body Morongo Valley, CA $19,750

• CATEGORIES: CJ-3B • TAGS: This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

Lots of updates to this CJ-3A with a 3B body.

https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/d/morongo-valley-custom-1950-flat-fender/7491203982.html

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“Offering a one of a kind custom Willys Jeep.
Basis is a 1950 CJ3A chassis mated with a 1953 CJ3B body.

It features a Chevrolet 305ci V8 engine topped with Edelbrock manifold and Carter AFB style Edelbrock carburetor. HEI ignition system, headers and fairly new exhaust system.
Furthermore features power steering and power brakes, has a recently rebuilt T90 3 speed manual transmission, rebuilt Spicer Super 18 transfer case, Dana 25 front and Dana 40 rear axles with 5.38 gears. The rear differential has a “Lock Right Power Trax” auto positive locking differential.
It comes with Westlake SL369 All Terrain 31×10.5R LT tires on PRC Xtreme S1 wheels.
The front basket is loaded with a 9000lbs Badland electric winch, rear bumper was converted by “Eden Built” to an emergency air tank.
Comes with full vinyl top with doors, bikini top is currently mounted (as shown in pictures) over professionally built full roll cage.
Drve train is protected by skid plates, has tow bar and reinforced frame.
Selling due to lack of time to use, comes with AZ title.”

 
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1964 CJ-3B Sacramento, CA $30,000

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Named “The Hulk”, this jeep includes a hulk on the hood. This also has a rare CJ-3B ventilating windshield.

https://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/d/sacramento-the-hulk-1964-willys-cj3b/7498221854.html

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“This is a custom fully Frame up restoration THE HULK !! There is so much work done to this jeep it is impossible for me to list everything it is a must see to appreciate if you are interested I will send you videos of the jeep it has a Fully built 355 racing motor dart racing heads roller rockers roller gear drive everything is brand new from top to bottom the block also was painted to match the jeep we extended the driver seat back 6 inches for comfortable seating also the entire wheelbase has been extended 3 inches for better handling brand new interior brand new suspension it also has 2 12 inch subwoofers With a full sound system New custom built steel bumper and the list goes on and on and on text me or call me for more information I have pictures from when the jeep was completely taken apart to the frame to the motor being put in everything was done perfectly this is a one of a kind jeep it has a four-speed Munsie transmission with a hulk fist shifter Also has a hulk custom hood emblem”

 
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1945 MB Los Osos, CA **SOLD**

• CATEGORIES: MB • TAGS: , This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7000.

Apparently, this jeep flies.

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‘”Stretched Ford gpw willys mb on cj7 chassis. Has 360 v8, auto trans, dana 20.. locker in rear, locker in front with disc brakes, power steering and brakes. 4.88 gears on 37″ tires. New front driveshaft, new ujoints. Full cage, new batt, new fuel cell, new front gears, carrier, etc. Removable steering wheel, swing out tube doors. Bikini top. Fast and fun. 7000 obo.. in Los osos ca 93402.. fun crawler and fun in the dunes etc”

 
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1952 CJ-3A Lewiston, ME $14,900

• CATEGORIES: CJ-3A • TAGS: This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

This has a variety of updates. This is sitting on a Monte Carlo frame; it appears to have a longer-than-standard wheel base.

https://maine.craigslist.org/cto/d/lewiston-1952-willys/7484088873.html

“1952 willys, 350 small block bored .06 over, muther thumper comp cam 287/305, holly 4 brl. carb. chevy truck rear end. monty carlo frame. less than 200 mi. on motor. this thing is rad/fun!”

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