Monthly Archives: November 2008

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1947 CJ-2A Cape Coral, Fl $1900

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UPDATE:  This one is still for sale. It’s a steal, unless the owner is leaving something critical out. It’s been for sale for 6 months.

One look at the parts list and you’ll see a lot of similarities to my build.  While the ‘needs TLC’ always raises an eyebrow, if the updated parts were installed well and the body is in good condition, then I think this price is rocking.

” A perfect off-roader!!! ,Buick v-6, Turbo 350 Automatic, Detroit locker rear, Trac lock front, 538 gears, 44 rear, 30 front, Steal body, Tow hooks front & rear, Street legal, but would need TLC before you would street drive, But a perfect off-roader, she will take you anywhere up, down, over or across To many toys, need to sell. Serious inquirys only please Call Dave 239 896 5795″

http://fortmyers.en.craigslist.org/cto/902767124.html

 
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Reader Builds — More on Paul’s 1944 MB

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Paul has supplied us with some additional pics and an explanation of the mounting system.  You can view the full article about Paul’s jeep here.

“The first pic with the hood open shows the two Dzus (brand name) (learn how to pronounce Dzus) fasteners which help hold the hood down when inserted into the brackets shown in the 2nd pic.  The brackets are just above the yellow ignition coil and next to the master cylinder.  I also use another fastener (for a total of 4 to hold the hood) on the back side of the flat fenders.  The last image shows another view of the ½” pipe as it is bolted to the top side of the flat fenders. ”

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1948 CJ-2A Littleton, CO **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $600.

This appears to be a great price assuming you can at least turn over the engine.  The body parts look pretty good from the pics as well.

“48 cj2a small block chevy 327 no trans or t-case roller. engine does run but hasn’t in 4 years. did run strong when put in storage. must tow away.. 600.00 cash-firm”

 

 
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1950 CJ-3A Racer Lakewood, CO **SOLD**

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UPDATE:  **SOLD** Was $4200

“1950 Willys Jeep. Competition ice racer. VERY FAST!! Fun street cruiser and show winner too. Must see to appreciate! Chevy 350 V8, TH350 auto trans. Spicer 20 t-case. D30 front with disk brakes. D44 rear, locked. Steel body, fiberglass, one piece, liftoff front end. Nothing but the best!

 
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Steel Side Guards for flatties Spokane, Wa $35

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I don’t know whether these are made anymore (anyone know)?  What I do know is that this is the first set I’ve seen for sale in two years of watching craigslist.  In addition, I haven’t seen a design quite like that. Normally, the steel is taller and goes up farther on the body.

“Here is a pair of vintage side rocker panel guards for a flatfender Jeep. They are steel and have some pittting from age but are straight! Hide that nasty rust with these vintage goodies! (((Please call instead of emailing for faster response))) $35 or part of a trade for a set of 15×10 or 15×8.5 American Racing Vector wheels…Think Dukes of Hazzard….. 953-7151 Matt”

http://spokane.craigslist.org/pts/924817589.html

 
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1946(?) CJ-3B San Diego, Ca $2500

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Someone’s got the wrong year on this CJ-3B.  Maybe it is really 1964?  It’s either got a fiberglass body or some work has been done on the steps.

“Up for sale is this rare and collectable willys jeep with 4 cylinder 3 speed transmission 4 wheel drive . She runs great and is ready for a new home and off road adventures and fun !! $2500 CASH in person call Damian at 619-415-4403”

http://sandiego.craigslist.org/esd/cto/922059714.html

 
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1952 CJ-3A Pittsburgh, Pa $3000

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This looks to be in reasonable condition.

“WILLYS JEEP 1952 CJ ALL ORG. ORG 4CYL FLAT HEAD MOTOR, ALL ORG COMPONETS UNDER HOOD, RUNS GREAT, TRANNY GOOD, BRAKES GOOD,33000 ORG MILES,THIS JEEP WOULD BE GOOD TO RESTORE OR USE ON A FARM OR IN THE WOODS, 3 LOW GEARS AND 3 HIGH GEARS, CAN EMAIL MORE PICS, CAN DELIVER FOR FEE. $3000. CALL 724-548-2689”

http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/cto/921508359.html

 
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1950 CJ-3A Sarasota, Fl eBay

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This is a beautiful CJ-3A.

“This vehicle was purchased new by a California doctor who kept it on his ranch most of it’s life. I bought it in 2003. I believe the +/-56,000 is probably accurate.The only thing that is off of original is the seat belts and roll bar which I added. It has been repainted but is original color. The seats have been rebuilt and the top was replaced. Recently(early this year) I installed all new brake drums, shoes and cylinders, also new (less than 50 miles) Michelin tires.”

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My Build — Playing With the Roll Cage Design

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I thought I’d reassemble my mockup roll cage to see how everything is coming together.  After making a few small changes, I’ve decided the front hoop will need to go up about an 1″ or so and the back hoop will need to drop about 2″, which should provide a more balanced look to the cage and allow a top to fit more easily.

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Attaching The Front of the Roll Cage

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Last week, Siva asked about my strategy for attaching the roll cage to the front area of the jeep. So, I put my mockup cage back into the jeep to demonstrate this.  The two pics below show the PVC tube landing squarely on the 1/4″ thick plate of steel.  There will be four bolts that go through the plate connected to the cage to a plate underneath the body connected to the frame (see drawing at the bottom).  This sandwiches the body between the roll cage plate and the frame plate, keeping everything together.  There will also be one or two triangle plates from the tube to the plate (as demonstrated by the piece show in the pic).  This will help provide some additional lateral strength.

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