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Aluminum Flattie on Bronco Chassis Prescott, AZ **SOLD**

• CATEGORIES: CJ-2A, CJ-3A, Jeep Rods, Unusual • TAGS: , , This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8500.

Here’s an aluminum flattie body on a modified Ford Bronco chassis.  As I mentioned in a post last week, the vented hoods are very rare.  I’m not sure if that’s aluminum or steel.

“Unique aluminum bodied CJ2 Jeep. This is a professionally built for off road, but very streetable CJ2. It is a real eye catcher. It features a highly modified 1974 Bronco chassis with 4 wheel disc brakes, dual master cylinders, urethane bushings, power steering, trans. cooler, power steering cooler, etc. It sits on, like new, 35X10X15 Goodyears. Power is supplied by a fresh 351w ford with edelbroch manifold and newly rebulit edelbrock 4 barrel, connected to a modified c-4 trans.and headers. It is an older construction, but is done right! I prefer cash, but will consider a trade for a nice cj or wrangler or ? and cash. ”

 
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1947 CJ-2A Plumas Lake, Ca $4500

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

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500

(04/24/2010) This is a highly customized, nice Jeep.  Check out the custom windshield.

“1947 Willys CJ2A.  Ford V-6, C-4 automatic transmission, rear dana 44, front dana 30, posi front and rear, 31” TSL thornbirds, power steering, 4 wheel power disk brakes, tilt column, air compressor, welder, spring over, custom windshield, bikini top, full top with full doors, clean title.

This Jeep needs some TLC, not a basket case by any means, but does need a little work. I have a 3 year old and a 1 year old that will not allow too much time in the garage.  $4500 OBO May be interested in a trade( SUV, Rhino, Ranger, RZR, Cruiser )”

 
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1951 CJ-3A Mesquite, Tx eBay

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

Here’s a clean nice rebuild with lots of new parts.

“1951 Willys CJ3A.  Complete top to bottom rebuild.  Frame, front and back bumpers were powder coated. New tub.  All new insterments.  Orignal engine, transmission, front and rear differential, all rebuilt.  Steel tub.  Tires LT235 / 85 R 16.  Inside tub has been sprayed with bed liner same color as outside. Minor paint damage under fuel cap.

NEW: Tub, hood, fenders, tale gate,  wiring harness, master cylnder, brakes, exhaust, gas tank, fuel pump, rear view mirror, side mirror, windshield, hood catches, head lights, tale lights, clutch, steering bell crank, sterring wheel, radiator, starter switch, electric windshild wipers, updated carburetor, front seat upholstery, back seat, all hoses, belt, wires, tubes, horn button, engine mounts.

About the only things that came on this Willys from the factory and are still on it are- frame, grill, engine, transmission, both diffs, windshild frame, steering shaft and column, parking brake handle, parking break drum, tailgate hinges and seat frames.

I have a spare tire, spare tire holder and Bestop Top with framing and doors for buyer to install. (could not bring myself to drill into body).  This rebuild took me 2 years to complete.  I have more $ 20k in it.  It’s been blast to drive, as you can see i have put over 900 miles on it, but now it’s time for a new project so i have to sell it.  Contact me with any questions.”

View all the info on eBay

 
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1947 CJ-2A Cold Spring, Mn eBay

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

UPDATE:  This is now on eBay

(05/18/2010) It looks like a good, solid little runner.

“Jeep has been in the family over 30 years and is looking for a family for the next 30 years. Mechanically has been fully gone over and runs and drives great. Dana 40 rear axle. Warn overdrive. Ford 2.3 4 cylinder. New Carb. New Fuel Pump. New Gas Tank. Great tires. Newer top. Clean Title.”

View all the pics on eBay

 
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1951 CJ-3A Fallon, Ca $4000

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

UPDATE:  Still Available

(04/17/2010) This looks in great condition, ready to hit the trails.

“1951 Willy’s Jeep. Spring over lift. Buick V6. Power steering. Caddy steering column. Posi’s front and rear. Line lock. Clean/Clear title. Back seat. $4000.00  The jeep is located in CA- but if your a SERIOUS buyer we will bring it over here to NV.We need to sell our 1951 Willy’s Jeep. Here are some pictures- email me if you would like to see more pictures or to see it in person! Please email us with a phone number we can reach you at and we will call you in the evening!! Thank you!!”

http://reno.craigslist.org/cto/1914530002.html

 
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1950 Wagon Auburn, Ca $4200

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

This may be a good price.  It looks in good shape.

“1950 Willys Overland, REDUCED PRICE! Moved to a smaller house and I don’t have the room to store. This vehicle has been used as a primary vehile until 6 months ago. runs great on and off road. chevy SB 350 engine 700r4 trans. (overdrive). MSD ignition system and distributer. power streering. leather seats front and rear with shoulder strap seat belts. new autometer gauges. new leaf springs and shackle reversal. locked dana 44 full floater rear end. It has a broken passenger window and has some rust, but still looks great! cell phone 530-320-3138 leave message.”

http://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/1913524811.html

 
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1982 Scrambler Grand Rapids, Mi **SOLD**

• CATEGORIES: Other 4x4s • TAGS: This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $20,000.

Brian spotted this unusual find; as he put it, “you don’t see a blown scrambler every day.”

“1982 cj8 486 ci stoker w/ 671 blower, new this summer. The jeep it self has 400 miles on it since total restoration. 9″ front, dana 44 rear, 4 56’s. Body all glass. New Paint. Best of everything, to much to list! Very drive able, for fun or show. 20.000 obo”

 
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1954 Truck Hayward, CA **SOLD**

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

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500

The seller knows the front gear ratio, but not the back.  That’s some honesty, but ya have to wonder why?  The drive train sounds good if you need a crawling truck.

“Chevy 400 inch small block V8. Aluminum manifold w/Holly 4 barrel carb. Headers with new Flowmaster dual exhaust. SM420 4speed. 7.05:1 low gear. Modle 18 t/case w/Warn Overdrive New rear drive shaft. Ford 9″ rear axle, ratio unknown. Original Dana 27 front axle, 4.88:1 ratio w/posi. Saginaw power steering. Project with alot of potential.”

 
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1979 J54 Mitsubishi Jeep LItchfield, ME **SOLD**

• CATEGORIES: Other 4x4s • TAGS: , , This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was eBay.

Looks in good shape.

“1979 Mitsubishi Jeep, J 54. 4cyl, 3ltr diesel, pto winch, comes with original soft top, with additional bikini top. jeep has an odometer that has quit working at 29,000 Kilometers. If you are unsure what the J54 is, do a Google search and educate yourself so that way you can see how truly awesome this rig really is. I have a NC title for it if you want and all the original paperwork from when i bought it in Japan , including the Japanese title and all the importation documents as well. Please look over all the photos, and feel free to call me with any serious questions”

 
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1946 CJ-2A Tulsa, Ok $3500

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

This looks interesting.

“Very close to original condition. GO DEVIL 134 Flat. Tub is clean but not perfect. Motor does not burn oil runs good. All stock running gear. Great collectors Jeep. I am the 4th owner and out of room. No emails please call me at (918)261-5509 before 8:00 pm.”

http://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/1911658467.html

 
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1946 CJ-2A Lake Nacimiento, Ca **Status Unknown**

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

UPDATE:  Status Unknown. Was $4500.

(07/12/2010) This looks to be in good condition.

“1946 Willys Jeep, includes extra transmission, transfer case, axle and new master cylinder,same owner last 20 years in Oak Shores asking $4,500”

 
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1962 Truck Idaho Falls, Id **SOLD**

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

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6500.

Here’s an example of a truck on a suburban frame. Trucks sure get put on all kinds of different chassis’s!

“Have a 1962 Willys truck that has been put on a 1978 suburban frame, So it has a 400 engine with 350 transmission, power steering, 6 inch lift, 35 inch tires. Has guages and new seats, dual exhaust, the body has durabak (Rhino Line) inside and out black and orange. Automatic transmission, Runs really good and is huge, gets looks everywhere.”

 
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1953 CJ-3B Snoqualmie, Wa $2400

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

UPDATE;  Price dropped to $2400. This looks solid.

“53 HIGH HOOD WILLY JEEP. ENGINE RUNS GREAT, 67 BUICK V6. CALL FOR DETAILS. $2,400.00. NO TRADES… DOUG (425)831-4515.”

http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/cto/1912079141.html

 
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Jeff’s Fiberglass (Bobcat Body) Flattie

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

After seeing some of the posts about the old Desert Dog and Bobcat ads, Jeff dropped me a note saying he’s been enjoying the old ads and old pics as it reminds him of the busy Northwest days of jeep clubs, playdays and racing in the northwest.  So, he forwarded me a pic of one of his jeeps (he also has a sand drag jeep listed below for sale).

He’s been nice enough to let me post it.  I really love the creative paint job — I haven’t seen anything quite like it.

Jeff writes, “This bobcat jeep was bought back in 1983 as a project.  It was a body and a HUGE pile of parts, to which I’m sure your readers can relate. Currently, it runs a 355 chev w/ ford toploader 4 speed, a dana 20 case, a ford 9inch w/ 35 spline summers axles spool nod case and 6.00 gears.  The front is a gutted mdl 27 w/ a mustang rack.  The cage is chromoly.  The car weights 2250lbs w/o a driver.”

 
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1959 Truck Forest Lakes, AZ **SOLD**

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

UPDATE:  **SOLD** Was $5000

It’s a bit dirty, but it might be worth a look.  It appears in good shape.  I wonder if those terra tires are included.

“restored, warren bumper winch, rear rumble seat, original flat head hurricane 6 engine restored, garaged at Forest Lakes, AZ last 15 yrs. $5000 obo”

 
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1962 Truck United Kingdom $22,547

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

Here’s a nice truck spotted by George that I believe is located in the UK.

“A few years ago, Dean [ed note:  current owner?] asked Paul Barry at Willys America in Cazadero, California, to restore the truck for use as a promotional machine for his quarry. He wanted it mostly original and usable as a daily driver.

The truck body needed quite a lot of minor restoration, but basically it was sound and in good shape. However, the bed was another story. The Spicer transfer case with two levers mounted in the floor, swings power out to a Spicer 25 front axle and a Spicer 53 rear axle. Both axles have 4.88 gearsets. Built on a conventional 118-inch wheelbase chassis with Ross steering, multileaf springs, single action tube shock absorbers, drum brakes and 16-inch steel wheels capped with LT235/85 R16 mud and snow tires, the Jeep truck was almost as simple as a Model T Ford.

The Jeep also features a matching side-mount spare on the bed. Attached to the Tornado six-cylinder engine is a T-90 three-speed floor-shifted manual transmission, which in turn uses a Warn All-Range Overdrive and a two-speed Spicer 18 transfer case. The Jeep truck was a very practical setup and its basic nature surely helped make it the do-the-job work truck it was known to be.”

Lots of pics … check them out

http://www.smartvintage.co.uk/jeepster/

 
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1955 CJ-5 Detroit, Mi $2750 w/plow

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

This stock looking CJ-5 with a great half cab has some cool hubcaps and some early formula desert dogs.  This might just be the last jeep you’ll see with both hubcaps & desert dogs.  This appears to have the early CJ-5 reversed front springs, too.  I like it.

“Very solid steel cab on rough body. Plow is Full Hydraulic Up-Down and Left-Right from Inside Cab and is 6 1/2 ft. wide. Engine is 232 straight six cylinder, three speed on floor. Runs like a tank, Very strong, Very low overall gear ratios. Will deliver, per mile rate. Call: two six O / four one O / six five O one.”

http://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/cto/1908408782.html

 
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1957 Truck Middletown, OH **SOLD**

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

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was auctioned.

“Chevrolet straight 6 engine; 4 wheel drive; overdrive; Warn lockout hubs; Warn; wench; Off road lights; Complete restoration in 2003; Truck originally from Oregon; Selling at Public Auction on Tuesday, Aug. 24, 5:30 P.M., 2209 Renee Dr., Middletown, OH 45042.”

 
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1952 M38 Golden, Co **SOLD**

• CATEGORIES: M-38 • TAGS: , This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $13,900.

Here’s a good looking M-38.  Paul accurately notes the frame appears civilian, lacking the appropriate hinges on the grille.  Instead, it has the civilian brackets.

“1952 1/4-ton Willys M-38 jeep. Mint restoration, gov’t stenciling, tool-kit, tire jack, canvas windshield cover, ax and shovel.

 
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1957 CJ-3B Hillsboro, NH **SOLD**

• CATEGORIES: CJ-3B, Fire/Police/Industry Vehicles • TAGS: , This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4950

“Willys cj3 jeep. runs very well. everything works. siren is fun for parades and events, has back seat.”

 
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1948 Truck Chino Hills, CA **SOLD**

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

UPDATE: Was $13,000. **SOLD**

(06/16/2010) Here’s a beautiful truck.  Moreover, this is the truck the previous owner used to tow his 1926 roadster to car shows.

“My father passed away last year, but he left an extensive car collection behind. Up for auction was one of his last projects, a 1948 Willy’s pickup Resto-mod. My dad purchased the pickup about 3 years ago and completed the modifications 3 months after that. He painted the truck with a Satin black finish with hand painted flames. It has 360 C.I. putting out roughly 300 HP with an automatic transmission. The interior has been re-done with new headliner, carpets and seats ( red…see photos ). The gas tank has been modified and sits in a galvanized steel bed.

I am not an expert on this vehicle, but my dad was maticulious about his cars. In the last 6 months we have had to sell most of his car collection. All paperwork and history of vehicle modifications has all been kept on this pickup. Great running daily driver, in fact my dad used to tow his 1926 Roadster to car shows with this truck.”

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Colin’s ’48 Jeepster

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

As I mentioned yesterday, besides his grandkids mini-jeep, Colin has worked on several different Willys.  Here’s his Jeepster that was featured a couple times in JP Magazine, specifically the June 2007 issue and the January 2008 issue.

Colin writes, “Here are some photos of our 48 Jeepster.  We have had this car for over 33 years and when we bought it, it had a non running Studebaker Champion 6 engine in it.  Once we got it running and back in decent visual and mechanical condition, we drove it that way for many years. Around 1990, I stored it in our garage and worked on other vehicles and a house remodeling project (a happy wife makes for a happy home!).  I did our Corvette restoration from 1994 until 1998.  After I retired in 2003, I began putting ideas together about re-doing the Jeepster.  I wanted a car that looked original on the outside, which it did already, but with an improved drivetrain and suspension under it to keep up with Phoenix area traffic.  After a lot of research, I decided a Buick V6 was the way to go.  I found a freshly rebuilt (still in the plastic) 1982 Buick 231 even fire V6 for a very reasonable price.  I pulled the front sheet metal off the Jeepster and got to work.  With an updated engine going into it, I chose to put a Mustang II front end kit with tubular A-arms, Ford disc brake rotors (I wanted to use stock Jeepster wheels, hubcaps and trim rings), and rack and pinion steering into the chassis.  A buddy of mine and I did the majority of the front end work in a weekend.  I used a set of engine mounts from Novak Engineering in Utah and bolted the engine to a 1967 Muncie close ratio 4 speed that was in my parts bin.  For the rear end, I found a 1969 Ford Mustang 8 inch with 2.79 gears.  That rear end is a bolt in for any of the 46-63 Willys 2 wheel drive wagons, panel deliveries and the 48-51 Jeepsters. I also used a front sway bar and on the rear, a Willys Jeepster/station wagon sway bar. I did upgrade the Buick with a set of finned aluminum valve covers from TA Performance,  a 4 bbl Holley 390 cfm carb from a 65 AMC 327 engine and dual exhausts.  The end result is a Jeepster that runs great( 1750 rpm at 65-70 mph), gets excellent gas mileage(about 26 at 65 mph) and handles like a sports car(better than our Corvette!).  All of this work was relatively easy, even though it took me a while.”

In this first pic you see both his Jeepster and the 1960 Surrey he purchased that can be seen here.  Colin has been restoring the Surrey as well.

 
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1942 GPW Las Vegas, Nv **SOLD**

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

UPDATE: **SOLD** was $14,950.

“Repainted and ready for Stars and Numbers. This Jeep has Five-Brand New Tires added to the Vehicle all on Combat Rims. Also included is Tire Pump, Shovel, Ax and Fire Extinguisher. Jeep has Ford Marked Pintle Hook. Engine runs good and was rebuilt by previous owner. Data Plates are original and number matches frame. Canvas Seats and Top are New. Ford Marked Engine and Head.  Buyer pays for shipping from Castaic California. 91384. — Wife says must go!  : (

Update – Per many requests….
The Data plates are original and they have a delivery date of 4-6-42
The SN on the Data Plate is  “GPW 11640”
The SN on the Frame is also “GPW 11640”
The SN on the Engine is 419597 — The Engine does have a Ford Head on it..

The jeep is missing the Mudflap buttons on the body, Crash pads, and Safety straps. It does not have Fire Extinguisher Bracket, but comes with the Fire Extinguisher.
Inside the Hood is a Pocket for the Lube Chart and a Bracket for a grease gun. Grease Gun is not included. Let me know if you would like additional pictures.

AS OF AUG 19TH THIS JEEP HAS JUST BEEN MOVED TO LAS VEGAS- IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN VIEWING IT, PLEASE SEND ME AN EMAIL AND I CAN FORWARD AN ADDRESS WHERE YOU CAN INSPECT IT.”

 
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1942 MB Weiser, ID **SOLD**

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

UPDATE: Was on eBay. **SOLD**

“Military Trucks and Equipment has been restoring military vehicles since 1983.  We have restored 30-40 military jeeps and a few CJ2 civilian jeeps also.  This 1942 Willys MB has been professionally restored to factory original.  A body-off frame-up process was followed.  The engine, an L134, was rebuilt with new pistons and valves, crank shaft turn oversize.  (This is not the original engine.)  The jeep has a new wiring harness, by Vintage Wiring of Maine, reproduced exactly as original.  The transmission is a rebuilt T84; transfer case is T18 rebuilt with a new emergency brake.  Gauges are all original except the temperature grade (which is reproduction).  Body tub is all original with new hat channels and floor plates.  The windshield, hood,  and fenders are all original.  The tires, 600×16, are new from Wallace Wade.  There are five combat wheels–one original and four reproduction.  The  following are rebuilt: radiator, starter, and generator.  The voltage regulator is new.  The seats in front are original; in the rear reproduction.  The canvas top and seat coverings are new from Surplus City.  The top bows are new reproduction.  The brakes and seals are all new with silicone dot 5 brake fluid.  The data plates are new as are the safety straps.  The  drive lines are rebuilt.  The headlights are new.  Blackout drive and marker lights are new and work.  The light switch is original.  This is the original hood number.  This jeep was found on a farm in Twin Falls, Idaho (high desert terrain).  The steering box is rebuilt ; it has new tie rods.  The skid plate is original.  The  differentials were checked.  This jeep has new military tail lights.  The fuel tank is original with new sealer; the sending unit is new.  It has new tandem windshield wipers.  The tool boxes were not rusted out.  Tool box lids are correct.  Call for more information or to ask questions.”

 
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1953 CJ-3B Englewood, CO **SOLD**

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

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $17500

(07/06/2010) This is a nice build.  It has the Hudson steering mod.

“One of a kind 1953 Willy’s Jeep CJ3B. This is the cleanest most unique Willy’s on the road. Completely restored with Buick v6, Headers, Hudson steering, overdrive. Amazing paint job, candy apple red w metal fleck. Chrome all over, including bumpers, grill, dash, motor parts. Custom diamond plate all around, roll bar, sweet interior with leather buckets and custom carpet and pads. BFG Radial T/A’s in great shape, on classic chrome rims with dog dish in the rear. Runs great, sounds great, looks great. Always stored inside. Fresh carb rebuild, fluids and battery. Soft top with doors is still in good shape. Won show awards in the 80’s. Same owner for 39 years. Hate to sell it but it’s finally time.”