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1948? Custom Jeep-Truck Ellington, CT $12,500

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This unusual build has a Toyota drivetrain (and chassis?) with a CJ-5 body.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1938057873221477

“1948 Willys 4×4 Pickup Truck for sale. This truck was described as a “cute and interesting dinosaur.” Here’s the real story. Its Vermont registration shows it as a 1948 Willys CJ 2 door. Its 4×4 drive train is all Toyota. The removable cab is fiberglass, the pickup body is rust-free steel. It drives well and ready for off-road fun or local travel. Offered at $12,500”

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Oddly Modified GPA

• CATEGORIES: Features, GPA (SEEP) • TAGS: This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

Ron Fitzpatrick recently revealed two parts GPAs he apparently has acquired, which I imagine he will transform into one? Anyway, I wanted to highlight the green one, as it is one of the oddest modified GPAs I’ve ever seen. The pics are from this post: https://www.facebook.com/ron.fitzpatrick.g503/posts/pfbid0oJdt1qQ8yYYtgsJ1QkETtynEJpbEWQUJvPtd8ncrXvFeZNB3S8czBzdXie8Qqr1Gl

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1960 FC-150 Brush Truck Farmington Hills, MI $19,500

• CATEGORIES: FC150-FC170-M677, Fire/Police/Industry Vehicles • TAGS: This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

Thus is an unusual FC.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1923810001330714

“1960 Jeep FC-150 Brush Fire Truck was created by the Noble Township Volunteer Fire Department in Ohio in the late 70s. We bought the Jeep not running. We had a local shop (Wrenchers) clean the fuel system, install a gas tank, and service the brakes (6 years ago). The engine and drivetrain is overall stock/original and does leak a little bit of oil. The Jeep was lifted, with blocks, to deal with the larger tires and the off-road terrain it was modified to run on. We adapted an additional electronic fan to help with cooling during slow parade routes. All head/turn/running lights work, and the emergency lights and siren also work. Each of the 3 benches in the back has 3 seat belts, or two booster seats. This is the Only FC-150 I have ever seen with this type of cab/bed modification, and it is a blast to drive in parades and around town. Top speed is around 44 mph. Large dent on front driver corner shown in the last photo. No body/frame rot. Normal surface rust underneath”

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Year? Custom Widened Flatfender Slinger, WI $4000

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

Here’s an unusual rig. Note the three windshield wipers.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1891993391157338

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“EXTREME MONSTER>>>>ONE OF A KIND…. CUSTOM JEEP This Heavy Duty glass jeep was professionally cut in half and stretched 12” to fit on to a modified J10- ½ Ton Frame. IT IS NOW A MONSTER JEEP!!! WIDE like a HUMMER and lifted. All of the hard work is done BUT now I have to make room for a different interest in my garage. I have ALL of the custom made parts to complete the rest of the build already created. So with a little finishing up this BAD BOY is ready to take on anything. STREET LEGAL rock climber. All vehicle DOT inspections have been done. ( In a DOT inspection center ) I have a CLEAN Wisconsin title with no hidden BS about the build.>>>> Transfer Ready to Your Name It has the best of everything….
V8
4 speed Dana
Warn
Petronic Ignition
New Radiator
New Carb
Headers
HIGH END GLASS BODY…..VERY SOLID no cracks….
nice paint, good interior.
Additional custom made stainless steel and aluminum parts to complete build. Jeep will need some TLC before it is ready to roll…Has been street and highway test driven only. You can OWN THE ONLY ONE AROUND. VERY WIDE JEEP”

 
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1944 GPW Spanish Fork, UT $2900

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This GPW has been converted (sort of) into a high hood.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/661190406018939

“1944 Ford GPW JEEP Runs. Needs some work. Comes as is. Serious inquiries only. Was converted to a high hood Jeep in the mid 60’s in order to put a bigger engine in. Has a straight six 196 rambler engine in it”

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Unusual Customized CJ-3A(?)

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David Adams posted this oddity on Facebook. He was hoping to learn more about it. The jeep appears to be a CJ-3A that’s been modified for some purpose that’s not clear.  The side looks kind of like a Willys Quad; was that a coincidence?

Here’s one of his posts (there were several posts and I got several IMs about it).

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1945 Photo of Jeep w/ Custom Cargo Bed

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This photo was posted back in 2011 by Bill Grist. I can’t tell if the rear portion is a connected via pivot point (aka trailer) or if it is one solid six-wheeler. It’s a unique setup for sure.

 
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FC-Bodied John Deere Gator Mt. Airy, MD $4000

• CATEGORIES: FC150-FC170-M677 • TAGS: This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: Still Available.

(01/26/2023) Can’t say I’ve ever thought of putting an FC cab on a John Deere Gator.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/579698177314668

“I have something you have probably not seen it’s a 2006 John deere gator With a 1962 Willys fc170 cab Welded to the gator it runs great it has lights that all work would make a great project to finish”

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1947 CJ-2A Walnut Cove, NC $8500

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This is an odd one.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1296981590876272

“47 willis reworked engine runs good .clean nc title”

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1967? Wagon JeepRod Sylmar, CA $1500

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

UPDATE: Price dropped to $1500.

(01/11/2023) This is an odd one. It’s listed as a 1967, but looks to be early 50s.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/522959189819291

“1967 Jeep Willys Dragon. Great for someone who likes projects. I do not have more pictures and I am unable to get them due to not having immediate access.. if you want to see it you can make an appointment and my husband can meet you. Bought it as a project but I don’t have the time or money to put into it. Does not have an engine in it.. no title only bill of sale. I also bought an Diesel engine that has the transmission which I was going to adapt to the Jeep. But ended up not doing it. Selling separately Jeep selling for $3,500 Engine with transmission selling for $2,500”

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1947 CJ-2A Julian, CA $16,000

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Probably not much original 2A here.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1514622505698399

“1947 Jeep CJ2A small block Chevy 14 bolt rear end Dana 44 front with arb locket Atlas transfer case Turbo 350 transmission Beard racing seats Runs and drives currently registered”

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Odd MB Shared on FB

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Roger Martin spotted this unusual 3B on Facebook. There are only two images included, so there is limited info about it. That said, I’m leaning towards this being a home-brew rather than a prototype.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=6613665795327673&set=pcb.1838648579838287

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1951 Wagon JeepRod Winfield, KS $11,500

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

UPDATE: Still Available.

(12/12/2022) This is different.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/907066637368587

“51 Willy’s Overland rat rod. It’s on a custom chassis. It’s got a 383 Stroker. Custom long tubes. Moroso 54930 1 inch carb spacer. Edelbrock CB4 intake. Edelbrock performer 600cfm 4 barrel carb with electric choke. Edelbrock Valve covers. MSD ignition. Power steering, power brakes, power wipers. Turbo 400 with trans cooler. Pretty much brand new Mickey Thompson Sportsman S/R tires. 26x12xr15 in the front. 31x16xr15 in the rear. 12 bolt rear end with 3.73 posi. Fast Shafts custom drive shaft. Adjustable QA1 coil overs in the rear. 4 link. Disc conversion in the front. I have a set of “prowler” front fenders that were custom built for this that bolt to the front caliper brackets. Runs and drives good! There’s about 5k miles on the build. Clean and clear title in hand. $11,500”

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Modified Truck on FB

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UPDATE: Dwayne posted some more pics of his truck on Facebook. You can see them below:

This image was posted a few days ago by Dwayne Brown. I am guessing the the back bed is a modified wagon back? It reminds me a little of the “Tender” wagons. Looks like a great rig!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/2382510764/permalink/10159262655025765

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1950 Modified Wagon Sun Valley, NV Make Offer

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

UPDATE: This was sold out of NV in 2021. Now for sale (make offer) in Cali.

(04/03/2021) This is different. The price seems reasonable.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/501492705205201/

“Full custom 1950 Willy’s wagon completed 900 miles ago. Frame off, everything new, built 350/350 with tubbed Dana rear end, custom rumble seat, seats 8, custom sound system and led lighting. Looking for trades or make offer!”

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1946 CJ-2A Anderson, IN $8000

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UPDATE :Price dropped to $8000.

(11/09/2022) Roger Martin spotted this oddly-modded CJ-2A.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1151478875454426

“CJ-2A Runs great”

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1946? CJ-2A Charlotte, NC $4000

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The body has some unusual mods. Lacks a title.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/560786232528963

“This is a project jeep to finish has all original parts 4cyl motor runs great but has weak cylinder in back of motor it takes little to get driving up to speed but it runs good new water pump,distributor,coil,battery,carburetor,plugs,wire’s,fuel pump,3speed manual transmission shifts good,lock hubs up front,4wheel drive differential transmission good so jeep needs to be finished lights work some.the only thing you need to do is when ready to get tittle bonded in your name”

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1949 Modified CJ-3A Lincolnton, NC $9450

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UPDATE II: **Status Unknown** Was priced at $9450. 

“1949 Cj3a fire truck one of a kind built by factory for fire protection then used by ambulance service runs and drives some work done”

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1944 Photo of Modified Jeep

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Mario shared this photo of a highly modified jeep on Facebook. “A field modified up-armored jeep from the 17th Airborne Division, ca. 1944.”

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1972 DJ-5 Custom Model A Concord, CA $750

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Bill shared this customized DJ-5 with a Ford Model A feel. Even stranger, it has two steering wheels! It is weirdly awesome!

https://www.facebook.com/commerce/products/1972-jeep-custom-dj2a/

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“If the posting is active then YES, IT IS STILL FOR SALE……. If you only ask that, then I will respond with “NO”. Ex-Postal jeep converted to a Ford Model A type vehicle. It is two wheel drive and has the inline 6 motor with an automatic transmission. The motor is currently stuck from sitting. IT IS NOT RUNNING. Yes it has two steering wheels. It’s a Left hand drive car. The right side steering wheel is not connected to anything. It is in rough shape but has good bones and would be a fun project. I picked it up as a cool project car and I don’t have time to work on it. I have oiled cylinders with marvel oil and have not tried to turn it over since. NO TITLE BILL OF SALE ONLY.”

 
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1945? MB? Hesperia, CA **SOLD**

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

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6500.

There seems to be an MB or GPW under this Ford cab.

“Jeep willys flathead v8 converted EAB Heads , 1941 Ford Cab , needs restoration”

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Custom Jeep-Truck Project Woodburn, OR $5500

• CATEGORIES: CJ5, Other 4x4s • TAGS: , , This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: Price dropped to $5500. I last saw this for sale in 2019.

https://portland.craigslist.org/clc/pts/7563937026.html

“This is a project with about $12,000.00 invested in parts and a lot of labor. This was ment to be a pick up and would be a cool finished vehicle. Working out of state has made it impossible for the owner to finish. The cab and chassis has a used v6 engine, front and rear end. The trans. is a 350 turbo rebuilt with truck internals. The transfer case is a Dana 300 rebuilt. The springs are new. The wheels and tires are used, but there is a new set of wheels. There is also a Buick rebuilt long block and rebuilt Dana 44 front and rear Axles. The front has a Detroit locker and Warn hubs. Two pallets of parts used and new. Selling as parts/ project w/ title.
I would like to sell as a package, but may consider offers as parts.”

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1955 CJ-5 Body Pinehurst, NC $1500

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This body has been customized in an unusual way as part of a rebuild.

https://charlotte.craigslist.org/pts/d/pinehurst-willys-jeep-body/7556913118.html

“1955 Willys Jeep body”

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1942? GPW? Bend, OR $3000

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

UPDATE: Still Available.

(09/05/2022) This oddity is supposed to be built atop a 1942 GPW chassis.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/448469127216690/

“Willys Jeep rolling chassis with custom built aluminum body unique vehicle one of a kind just don’t got time to finish it. No motor, trans, or title. Great condition for being from ww2 would make great frame to restore a gpw or finish it as it is.”

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Brook Stevens’ Command Cars

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UPDATE: Here’s an additional photo. It was posted to the Toledo Region History and Memorabilia Facebook Page by Nelson Shaffer, who found the photo at the UAW Local 12 Office in Toledo.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1026729948030025/

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Originally posted April 10, 2019: During WWII Brook Stevens developed a couple different Command Car concepts. All the pics of these can be seen at the Milwaukee Art Museum’s site.

1. The first one is a 6×6 vehicle. It was made into an actual vehicle. I don’t know what happened to it. I’m pretty sure I have a press photo fo this vehicle somewhere, but I can’t seem to find it. This very well could be on the same platform as other 6x6s of the era.

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