Monthly Archives: May 2008

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Builds — 1943 MB

May 30, 2008 • CATEGORIES: Features, MB This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Andrew McGraw (and friends) gave new life to a beat up 1943 MB (to the right is an 'after' pic).  The only before and after pics are of the engine compartment, but the differences in those two pics is pretty dramatic.

"The Willys MB project was a feat in that it was completed in about 2 months. Having been in my friend’s family for many years, they were looking to do a restoration/upgrade on it.

It had undergone so many repairs and body modifications over the years. That fact, combined with the cost and relative impracticality of a full authentic restoration led to the decision to rebuild and modify. If I were in charge of the finances, I would have at least upgraded the powertrain/drivetrain to that of a YJ, at the minimum. A fuel injected 5-speed MB would be awesome. However, I wasn’t in charge of the finances or major decisions…."

http://www.ckmcgraw.com/afmcgraw/MB.htm 

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2 Jeeps in Minden, NV **SOLD**

May 30, 2008 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3A, MB This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** was $3500

These two jeeps have been for sale for a few months, though they haven’t been listed in a while.  Both jeeps have full cages.  One jeep comes with a winch.  Both bodies appear in at least decent shape.  Unfortunately, Minden is a bit out of the way.  Given the price of gas, I doubt too many people are going to drag their haulers down to Minden unless the price drops further.”

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1959 FC-150 New Jersey **SOLD**

May 30, 2008 • CATEGORIES: FC150-FC170-M677 This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6500.

Someone has cared for this FC.

“This is a nice “59” Willys Jeep FC-150, It runs and looks good, I have more pic. just e-mail me. Asking 6,500. Feel free to e-mail offers and questions.”

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My Build — A couple cracks in the engine plan

May 28, 2008 • CATEGORIES: Biscuit, Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Lyle from Bob's Mechanical called me today.  He left a message on my phone asking me to call back in a tone that made me wonder whether a relative of mine had died!  Turns out, the news was worse;  Both of my heads had one crack each between two valves. You can see one of these cracks in the picture to the right. 

Fortunately, my $50 engine had 2 good heads, though these heads weren't ported nor did they have their valve guides machined, they did have better seats.  Best $50 I've spent so far!  

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1951 CJ-3A Maryland eBay

May 28, 2008 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3A This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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This sounds like a great jeeper.  It could probably use an overdrive, but otherwise sounds ready to hit the trails.

"225 V6 motor (runs good), t-90 3-speed transmission, Dana/spicer model 18 transfercase, dana 44 front axle, 4.88 gears, detroit locker, disc brakes, full-floating dana 44 rear axle, 4.88 gears, detroit locker, drum brakes, shackle reversal (front), spring-over conversion (with wide leaf springs) and more …."

View all the pics here 

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1953 CJ-3B Los Angeles, CA **SOLD**

May 26, 2008 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3B This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6000. 

This looks to be a pretty rust free CJ-3B with a variety of good upgrades.

“All stock except for Chevy 4 cyl engine, Warn OD, 11″ brakes, Chevy steering, Rancho suspension, Bestop top, Toyota LC seats, Smittybuilt roll cage.”

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1951 CJ-3A Jamestown, NC eBay

May 25, 2008 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3A • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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The bid is only at $610 as of Sunday morning.  The equipment could use some cleaning, but looks to be a complete package.  I haven't seen trenching equipment for sale that is in such good shape.

"1951 CJ3A Jeep A Trench with The Auburn Willys Overland authorized Trencher attachment.  Jeep is complete.  Has approx $2,000 worth of hard to find vintage options like Govenor, rear tractor box PTO, Hub PTO, etc…alone.  Jeep used until the motor failed, then parked, resulting in the Jeep staying complete.  Have owned for over 5 years and was bought from an off road equipment dealer.  Unique piece of Jeep Willys history for a collector…"

See all the pics on eBay 

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Stainless Steel Flatfender Camas, Wa ** Sold **

May 25, 2008 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A, CJ-3A, Unique Jeeps This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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This is probably being sold by a seller who has been trying to sell a couple other nicely finished jeeps and stainless jeep parts.

“Stainless steel willys jeep very rare call for details.will trade for muscle car,hotrod,pro street car,nice lifted rubicon wrangler rockcrawler,beach property. *** SOLD***”


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1953 CJ-3B Nampa, Idaho **SOLD*

May 25, 2008 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3B • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE:  Price dropped to $3250 **SOLD**  I saw this driving around the other day in fact!

This CJ-3B has been for sale for a couple of months. Nampa is a suburb of Boise.

“53 willys. strong running 307 v8.(small block chevy) light and quick.fun to drive.3 speed trans.dual exhaust.sounds good.looks good.runs great.nice bikini top,new windshield and seal,modern bucket seats. “

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Are Sand Dunes a favorite for Jeeping?

May 23, 2008 • CATEGORIES: Features, Website This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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The American Sand Association operates a nice website with plenty of information about sand dunes across the United States. Here’s their bulletin board.

“The mission of the American Sand Association is simple: “Unite, Inform and Mobilize: We accomplish that mission throught the use of the volunteers. We believe in responsible resource management for the people. The American Sand Assotiation supports a national cooperation of local and regonal sand sport organization and shares with them ideas and infomration to help them Unite, Inform and Mobilize.”

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